Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Species:
samoense
ID:
458004

Status:
valid

Authors:
Burret

Source:
ksu

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 15: 95 (1940)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000457336



Common Names

  • Trichospermum samoense
  • Samoan Trichospermum
  • Samoan Cottonwood


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Description

Trichospermum samoense (also called Samoan trichospermum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Apocynaceae. It is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 6 m tall and is native to Samoa. It is found in lowland and montane forests, and in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Trichospermum samoense is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Trichospermum samoense is a white star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small, dark green and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Trichospermum samoense is a hardy perennial that is easy to grow in well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is by division of the clumps in early spring or by seed sown in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Trichospermum samoense

Trichospermum samoense is native to Samoa. It can be found in tropical and subtropical regions.

Trichospermum samoense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Trichospermum samoense?

Trichospermum samoense

What is the family of Trichospermum samoense?

Apocynaceae

Where is Trichospermum samoense found?

It is found in India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.

Species in the Trichospermum genus

Trichospermum graciliflorum, Trichospermum gracile, Trichospermum galeottii, Trichospermum fosbergii, Trichospermum fletcheri, Trichospermum fauroensis, Trichospermum eriopodum, Trichospermum calyculatum, Trichospermum buruensis, Trichospermum burretii, Trichospermum arachnoideum, Trichospermum discolor, Trichospermum grewioides, Trichospermum kajewskii, Trichospermum negrosense, Trichospermum morotaiense, Trichospermum mexicanum, Trichospermum ledermannii, Trichospermum lanigerum, Trichospermum kjellbergii, Trichospermum peekelii, Trichospermum javanicum, Trichospermum involucratum, Trichospermum inmac, Trichospermum incanum, Trichospermum incaniopsis, Trichospermum ikutai, Trichospermum heliotrichum, Trichospermum samoense, Trichospermum tripyxis, Trichospermum talaudensis, Trichospermum subdehiscens, Trichospermum smithii, Trichospermum ovatum, Trichospermum sacciferum, Trichospermum rhamnifolium, Trichospermum quadrivalve, Trichospermum psilocladum, Trichospermum pseudojavanicum, Trichospermum pleiostigma, Trichospermum stevensii, Trichospermum lessertianum, Trichospermum richii,

Species in the Malvaceae family

Abelmoschus angulosus, Abelmoschus caillei, Abelmoschus crinitus, Abelmoschus esculentus, Abelmoschus ficulneus, Abelmoschus hostilis, Abelmoschus magnificus, Abelmoschus manihot, Abelmoschus moschatus, Abelmoschus muliensis, Abelmoschus sagittifolius, Abelmoschus enbeepeegearensis, Abroma augustum, Abutilon abutiloides, Abutilon affine, Abutilon alii, Abutilon amplum, Abutilon andrewsianum, Abutilon andrieuxii, Abutilon anglosomaliae, Abutilon angulatum, Abutilon anodoides, Abutilon appendiculatum, Abutilon arenarium, Abutilon arequipense, Abutilon auritum, Abutilon austroafricanum, Abutilon badium, Abutilon balansae, Abutilon bastardioides, Abutilon benedictum, Abutilon berlandieri, Abutilon bidentatum, Abutilon bracteosum, Abutilon buchii, Abutilon burandtii, Abutilon bussei, Abutilon californicum, Abutilon calliphyllum, Abutilon carinatum, Abutilon coahuilae, Abutilon commutatum, Abutilon cryptopetalum, Abutilon cuspidatum, Abutilon densiflorum, Abutilon dinteri, Abutilon dispermum, Abutilon divaricatum, Abutilon dugesii, Abutilon durandoi,